An Act relative to archaic laws

This bill establishes a permanent law revision commission in Massachusetts to identify and recommend changes to outdated or obsolete laws. The commission would include judges, attorneys, academics, and representatives from various legal organizations, who would meet at least four times a year to review statutes and common law for defects or anachronisms. Additionally, the legislation repeals several specific sections of state law that address historical offenses such as common night walking and street walking, which are no longer relevant in modern society. By creating this ongoing review process and removing archaic statutes, the bill aims to bring the state's legal code into harmony with current conditions.